The Red Devils boss has criticized the 24-year-old English defender for his actions in Sunday's Manchester derby defeat at the Etihad

Many favored Manchester City to beat neighbors and arch-rivals Manchester United when the two sides met at the Etihad in Sunday's highly-anticipated Manchester derby.

However, when 24-year-old English full-back Chris Smalling was given his marching orders in the 39rd minute after receiving a second booking, all hopes of walking away from the match with at least a point evaporated.

Man City vs Man United will be featured live in the Premier League this weekend at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the 2nd of November.

The Citizens have been in a poor run of form having failed to record a win in any of their last three matches in all competitions. After losing to West Ham in the Premier League, the defending champions failed to create an impression in the subsequent match losing 2-0 to Newcastle.

However Sunday's encounter will hold much more importance for the City players who would want to ensure that they...

Dating back to an incident that occurred during the 2014 World Cup, the Argentine team-mates will come face to face on opposite sides at the Etihad

When English Premier League giants Manchester United travel to face neighbors and fierce rivals Manchester City in Sunday's highly-anticipated Manchester derby, all eyes might be on two particular players: Marcos Rojo and Sergio Aguero.

A rift between the Argentine team-mates, both part of La Albiceleste's impressive run to the 2014 World Cup final at the famous Maracana Stadium, was the reason...

The Dutchman is set to make his Manchester derby managerial debut when his Man United side squares off against fierce rivals Man City.

After guiding Netherlands to an impressive third place finish in the World Cup, much was expected from Louis van Gaal to transform a Man United side which endured its worst campaign in more than a decade.

The Dutchman's appointment was a breath of fresh air for United fans who had been heavily distraught by his predecessor David Moyes who just after spending one season as the United boss was...

The Citizens will face tough opposition against the Red Devils, who will have Louis van Gaal working his magic to confuse Manuel Pellegrini's team

One of the most anticipated matches in this Premier League season is without a doubt, the Manchester Derby. With United coming off one of their worst seasons ever, the Red Devils will try to start turning things around against their neighbors, who ended up bagging another Premier League title in their time of despair. This should be an interesting match, in which Manuel Pellegrini's crew will have...

Louis van Gaal has confirmed a piece of news which won't make Manchester United fans happy ahead of Sunday's Manchester Derby in the English Premier League.

El Tigre is not feeling well. The Colombian star missed the Red Devils' crucial match at home to Chelsea. Today, he is set to miss the big clash away to Manchester City as well. Dutch manager Louis van Gaal declared four words, four sad words from the point of view of avid Mancunian supporters.

Sunday's big match might feature three of the most feared strikers in the continent. The likes of Aguero, Rooney and Falcao will all be keen to create an impression during the Manchester Derby.

Man City star Sergio Aguero has been in blistering form in recent games and currently heads the scorers chart having registered nine goals in the Premier League. He got himself on the scoresheet four times as the Citizens dismantled Tottenham 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium and was arguably his side's best player when they faced CSKA Moskva in the Champions League.

The first Manchester Derby of the 2014/15 English Premier League season takes place at the Etihad Stadium. Here’s where to watch Manchester City vs Manchester United live on November 2, 2014.

Manuel Pellegrini is under pressure to elevate Manchester City following Wednesday’s shocking 2-0 loss against Newcastle United in the Capital One Cup. Last season’s great achievements are gone and focusing on the current campaign – in Europe as well as domestically – seems hard for the Citizens.

Before tempers explode, Pellegrini must find this special something to boost...

The Citizens boss saw his star midfield duo limp out of Wednesday night's Capital One Cup loss to Newcastle, as their Etihad Stadium clash with the Red Devils grows closer

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has admitted his side's recent form is a cause of worry as the reigning English Premier League champions prepare to host city rivals Manchester United in Sunday's highly-anticipated Manchester derby.

The Citizens coach made these comments after seeing his side fall to a shock 2-0 loss to Newcastle United as last season's Capital One Cup champions were dumped...

As Manchester City welcome arch rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium, here is a look at the top five battles between the opposing players that could decide the outcome of the Manchester derby.

Sergio Aguero vs Rio Ferdinand

The Argentine has so far, been a joy to watch this season. Despite being more of a number 10 player, Aguero has performed admirably as a secondary striker where his tenacity and supreme skill level becomes a nuisance for the best defenders out there.

Indeed, Rio Ferdinand will have his work cut out for him. Over the years, the England international has lost...

Manchester United vs Manchester City ends three-day action of English Premier League football; count on ESPN networks to broadcast it live on Monday, April 8, 2013

Miami Beach, Florida (April 4, 2013) – As always, LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) has it all packed when it comes to data of live stream and TV schedules for English Premier League fixtures. This weekend, our coverage is even bigger with four matches highlighting Matchday 32.

Mind games, physical battles, tactical choices and concentration – the English Premier League title race between Manchester United and Manchester City has gone to the final two matches.

Monday’s Manchester derby did not decide the winner of the league. The outcome of the match put the Citizens and the Red Devils on equal terms ahead of the next 180 minutes of football.

The top two zone is tight; City and United both have 83 points. In terms of goal difference and head-to-head, the advantage is clearly Manchester City’s. However, those remarkable stats could come to nothing...

According to Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s hop across town to play bitter rivals Manchester City on Monday, will be the “biggest Manchester derby” in the club’s history as it could decide the destination of the 2011/12 Premier League title.

As recent as three weeks back, the door to the title seemed firmly shut in the face of City as United enjoyed an eight point lead at the summit of English football.

Recent results, however, including the dramatic 4-all draw against Everton have re-opened the door for City. The match is exclusively live on SuperSport and in High Definition.

Community Shield participants Manchester United and Manchester City naturally form some of the greatest rivalry matches in England.

The 2 clubs meet this weekend, in a clash that will have a great effect on both teams’ current status. As the contest usually rewards winners with a considerable boost of confidence ahead of the ensuing season, it will be important for each giant to get the upper hand over the other.

United and City have met 159 times at competitive level, and unsurprisingly, it is the Red Devils who have...

Manchester United are ready to host Manchester City at Old Trafford in what could be the biggest fixture of the Premier League calendar. Live Soccer TV takes you through the history of this Manchester rivalry!

The History Behind The Historical Manchester Derby

The whole drama began on November 12th of 1881 when Newton Heath (later to become Manchester United) visited West Gorton (later to become Manchester City). Newton Heath won the game 3-0, but there wasn't anything special in this fixture because both were just part of a bunch of clubs in Manchester.

It's been said that although Manchester United may be the most popular team in the world, they're not the most popular team in Manchester. That distinction, so the saying goes, belongs to United's local rivals, Manchester City.

As City supporters are quick to point out, United doesn't even play in Manchester, their home being located in the borough of Trafford.

There can be no doubt, however, that when Manchester football is mentioned it is the team in red that most people think of.

The rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City goes back a long way, almost as far back as the beginning of football...